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St John’s Road Reopens After 9-Month Closure
“I am pleased with the efficient efforts of Sunrise Construction Ltd. in restoring St. John’s Road to its full functionality,” commented Minister of Public Works David Burch. The Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry is pleased to announce the reopening of St. John’s Road at the junction with Cedar Avenue in Pembroke... Read more of this article
Govt Taking Concerns Seriously, Doing Reviews
The Ministry of Public Works said they are “taking the concerns prompted by the St. Johns Road wall collapse very seriously and has reviewed various walls of similar age and construction,” adding that if people ”notice a wall that seems to be compromised, they can email structures@gov.bm, and a ministry engineer will inspect the wall... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Crane Down Embankment
[Updated] A construction crane was traveling on St. John’s Road in Pembroke “when the roadway collapsed” and the “crane tumbled down an embankment,” the police confirmed today [August 7] adding that “the crane operator appeared uninjured, but was still assessed by EMTs at the scene before being transported by ambulance... Read more of this article